India’s ‘forest of living languages’ grows to 880
A staggering 880 languages are spoken in India, a four-year survey will show Thursday, in the first comprehensive study since the 19th century. This major increase from the 122 languages…
The climate cost of urban misplanning
“The earth does not belong to man; man belongs to the earth. Whatever he does to the web of life, he does to himself." – Chief Seattle (Native American leader).…
BRICS’ climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
Ambitions by the BRICS group to take on a greater climate leadership role, building on success last month at United Nations nature talks, depend on the countries overcoming fractious politics…
For a green transition
THE World Bank estimates our climate finance needs at $348 billion up to 2030. To promote green finance, the State Bank of Pakistan has released its draft National Green Taxonomy…
One year in: what did the PML-N deliver?
Ahead of the 2024 general elections, the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) pledged a comprehensive package of economic, administrative, and social reforms, focusing on economic revival, governance improvements, energy sustainability…
Climate change and gender
When Pakistan was hit by record-breaking floods in 2022, a third of the country went underwater. Entire villages disappeared overnight, millions of people were left homeless, and families who had…
Use of AI in controlling environmental crime in Pakistan
Pakistan ranks 179th in the EPI, with 25.5 points, slipping down 4 spots in the past decade. With regard to eco-system vitality, Pakistan stands at 173rd rank, and for biodiversity…
Next generation NDCs
Countries, including Pakistan, are set to announce new national climate commitments this month under the Paris Agreement. These commitments, known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs), serve as the foundation of…
A vision for progress and prosperity
As we complete the first year of the PML-N government, it is an opportune moment to reflect on our achievements and reaffirm our commitment to a prosperous future. Under the…
NDC lessons from the UAE and Brazil
As Pakistan prepares to enhance its climate commitments in the form of NDCs 3.0 under the Paris Agreement’s Article 4, it is crucial to draw lessons from international best practices…
